Rob McDonagh

Rob McDonagh is an experienced journalist and editor currently serving as the Associate Editor for Investigations and deputy news editor at Storyful since July 2014, following a transfer from the Dublin office to New York City in 2017. McDonagh's expertise lies in the sourcing, verification, and rights-clearing of newsworthy visual content from social media for a diverse range of media organizations. Previous roles include working as a Digitisation Specialist at DVD Centre, a Sub-Editor for an English language textbook, a Political Writer and Personal Assistant for David Avital, and contributing to various publications such as IrishCentral and The Irish Times. McDonagh’s early career at RTÉ involved copy editing and managing news operations across television, radio, and online platforms. McDonagh holds a BA in History from Trinity College Dublin.